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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Six Sigma |
| Conestoga Course Code |
QUAL1160 |
| Host College |
Conestoga College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
CG-QUAL1160 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
12/17/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$366.00 |
| Hours |
36 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
This course introduces Six Sigma, a quality management approach used to improve efficiency and reduce defects. Learn about the history and development of Six Sigma, as well as the differences between Six Sigma and other quality initiatives. Explore tools, such as the SIPOC diagram, Theory of Constraints, process flow charts, and value stream mapping, which are used to identify and eliminate inefficiencies in a process. The course also covers Six Sigma project financial evaluation and assessment and provides strategies for proposing ideas for Six Sigma projects. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 40%, Tests 60% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
55 |
| Mandatory Chats |
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| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Other Details |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Those who want to purchase the textbooks can do so from Conestoga's bookstore https://conestoga.bookware3000.ca/books/textbook-search. Campus is Online Learning/Continuing Education. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods |
The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook |
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| Author |
Forrest W. Breyfogle III |
Michael George, John Maxey, David Rowlands, Mark Price |
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| Publisher |
Wiley |
McGraw |
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| Edition |
2nd |
1st |
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| ISBN |
9780471265726 |
9780071441193 |
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| Special Instructions |
Recommended, not required. |
Recommended, not required. |
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